Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for applying an extended reality (XR) effect to a portion of a video comprising a user. A video of a user in an environment is obtained via a camera of a user device. Infrared (IR) light is projected onto the user. IR light reflection data corresponding to the projected light reflected by an object being held by the user is detected. The IR light reflection data is compared to baseline profile data of the user. Based on the comparing, a position of the object is determined to be within a threshold proximity of the user and an XR visual effect is applied to a portion of the video comprising the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing feedback to a user during a virtual tutorial associated with providing an extended reality (XR) visual effect. A video of a user holding an object proximate to their face is obtained via a camera of a user device. A virtual tutorial for performing an action to a region of the user is provided to the user device. A position of the object relative to the user is monitored. While the object is within a threshold proximity of the region, first feedback indicative of correct positioning based on the virtual tutorial is provided to the user. While the object is outside the threshold proximity, second feedback indicative of incorrect positioning based on the virtual tutorial is provided to the user. An XR visual effect is applied to a portion of the video comprising the user based on the position of the object.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for enabling an improved management of a buffer resource of the device during a presentation of a content item, by improving user engagement with content via an adaptable interactive element. A first content item is caused, at a device, to be generated for presentation. Positional data defining a position of an interactive element when presented on the device is determined, wherein the positional data associates the position of the interactive element with a position of a content element presented in the first content item. The interactive element is caused, at the device, to be generated for presentation at a first position based on the positional data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calendar-based management of QoS parameters of networks are disclosed. Calendar data from a digital calendar is used to identify a scheduled event which utilizes a priority application associated with network priority. A priority level of network service to support performance of the priority application on a device in the network during the scheduled event is determined. A reconfiguration request is transmitted to a networking device of the network. The reconfiguration request causes the networking device to adjust its network QoS parameters according to the priority level of network service and provide a network resource such as bandwidth according to the adjusted network QoS parameters to the priority application during the scheduled event. When the scheduled event has ended, the networking device is instructed to release the network resource.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for the provision of a co-watching companion bot for a media platform. The media platform comprises at least a co-watch bot and a selection of media content. During the play of a media content, a trained multi-modal generative model for the media content is accessed to generate an inferred conversational output. The trained multi-modal generative model is trained on a plurality of indicators, each representing a respective aspect of a respective portion of the media content and uses a context window indicating a portion of the media content provided for playback to generate inferences. The inference is output by way of the co-watch bot upon the media content reaching an initiation point.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for the provision of a co-watching companion bot for a media platform. The media platform comprises at least a co-watch bot and a selection of media content. During the play of a media content, a trained multi-modal generative model for the media content is accessed to generate an inferred conversational output. The trained multi-modal generative model is trained on a plurality of indicators, each representing a respective aspect of a respective portion of the media content and uses a context window indicating a portion of the media content provided for playback to generate inferences. The inference is output by way of the co-watch bot upon the media content reaching an initiation point.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for enabling wireless communications and various types of engagement between a smart doorbell and a visitor's mobile device based on meeting certain criteria. Systems and methods are also described for establishing peer-to-peer communications between smart doorbells that are joined into a neighborhood watch program for providing alerts and reporting suspicious activity. A geofence around the smart doorbell is set up and a determination is made whether a visitor mobile device is within the generated geofence. If within the geofence, the UI of the visitor mobile device displays the smart doorbell and allows the visitor mobile device to virtually ring the doorbell or communicate with the doorbell if the visitor mobile device satisfies communication criteria of the doorbell. An encrypted peer-to-peer communication is set up, and communication between the doorbell and the visitor mobile device is established.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for importing content into an extended reality environment from the display screen of a display device. An extended reality display is connected to an extended reality environment. Instructions are received to import plurality of device content elements from a display screen of a display device into the extended reality environment, the content elements being displayed in a scrollable field on the display screen. An image sensor captures content images of the display screen while the scrollable field is scrolled to display the plurality of device content elements. The captured content images are analyzed to identify extended reality content elements, each extended reality content element corresponding to one of the device content elements. The extended reality content elements are displayed within the extended reality environment using the extended reality display.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving content output. Content is displayed, and it is determined that at least one user is engaging with the content. A position of each user relative to a display is determined for each of the users, and priority values are determined based on a characteristic associated with each of the users engaging with the content. Metadata associated with the display is accessed, and a preferred output position for the display is determined based on the priority value for the each of the users and the metadata. At least one positioning element configured to guide a change in a position of the display in three-dimensional space is displayed based on the preferred output position. The change in the position in three-dimensional space of the display is monitored for, and the at least one positioning element is updated based on the monitoring.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for generating an in-game display element for facilitating a transfer of an in-game item in a multiplayer video game. The system accesses and analyzes gameplay data associated with player actions to determine a correlation between player actions and in-game item types. A first player associated with an identified in-game item is determined, and an in-game display element is generated to facilitate the transfer of the item among the players.

Abstract: The present application provides for delivering initiation of social rooms for a predicted future event by evaluating a probability of the future event occurring and pre-allocating server resources of the social network platform based on the evaluated probability and subscriptions for the social room. The social networking server may receive a request, from a device of a host user, to create a social room based on a predicted future event. The social networking server may transmit an invitation to user devices on the social network to subscribe to the social room and then receive subscriptions from the user devices to join the social room. Based on an evaluated probability and the number of subscribers, the social networking server may pre-allocate particular server resources for the social room. If the future event occurs, then the social networking server initiates the social room using the pre-allocated particular server resources and automatically joins the subscribers.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for identifying, using a sensor, a location of an object in an environment, and determining a classification of the object. A human may be identified in proximity with the object, an identity of the human may be determined, and a determination may be made that a hazardous condition may occur, based on a combination of the location of the object, the classification of the object, and the identity of the human in proximity with the object. In response to determining that the hazardous condition may occur, an augmented reality scene associated with the potentially hazardous condition associated with the object may be generated for presentation, at a user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for enabling a first vehicle to receive navigational information about the next navigational steps for one or more nearby vehicles. The first vehicle may be identified, and one or more nearby vehicles may be determined. The next navigational step for each of the nearby vehicles may be determined and provided to the first vehicle. The first vehicle may present an indication of the next navigational steps for each of the nearby vehicles.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing reengagement with a content item by leveraging advanced memory-related techniques. At a first time, a user is determined to be disengaged from consuming a content item at a first position within the content item. A reengagement cue is determined by selecting a plurality of portions of the content item, wherein the plurality of portions of the content item are positioned in the content item prior to the first position within the content item. A respective memorability score is determined for each of the plurality of portions. A subset of the plurality of portions is identified based on the respective memorability scores. The reengagement cue is generated based at least part of each of the portions in the subset. At a second time, based at least in part on receiving a request to reengage with the content item, the reengagement cue is presented.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for utilizing historic user consumption of media assets to manage the resources associated with streaming further media asset. tracking, at a computing device, A consumption of a plurality of media assets within a preset time period are tracked at a computing device, and a first resource value associated with the plurality of media assets is identified. A consumption velocity associated with the consumption of the plurality of media assets is identified, and the consumption velocity is weighted based on the first resource value. It is determined that the weighted consumption velocity is above a threshold consumption velocity, and a user interface element comprising a recommendation for a media asset is generated for output, wherein a second resource value associated with the recommended media asset is lower than the first resource value.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering content to a mobile client device. Journey data is determined, indicating a path to be travelled by the client device. Edge servers are identified based on the journey data, each configured to deliver content to the client device as the client device travels along the path and is located within a local range thereof. An upcoming movement into a local range of a first edge server is predicted based on the journey data. Content to be delivered to the client device is determined, the content associated with the local range of the first edge server. Storage of the content at a second edge server, before the first edge server along the path, is caused. The content is delivered by the second edge server to the client device while the client device is within a local range of the second edge server.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a system for displaying a visual identifier to indicate social dynamics between persons in a subject image. The system analyzes the subject image to detect persons in the subject image. The system identifies the detected persons by searching for an image of a plurality of images that depicts at least one of the detected persons. In some embodiments, the system detects and/or identifies persons based on their facial features. Social dynamics between the detected persons are determined using information corresponding to the plurality of images that depict the detected persons. In some embodiments, the social dynamics provide context for the subject image. In some embodiments, the social dynamics include relationships between the detected persons in the subject image. In some embodiments, the visual identifier is displayed simultaneously with the subject image, such as an overlay on the subject image or a modification to the subject image.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for imaging and content generation. During a road trip, a driver or passenger observes an object or scene from a vehicle. From a perspective of the driver or passenger, the object or scene flows out of view in a relatively short amount of time. Images and video of the object or scene are captured with cameras. A field of view is extended beyond what the driver or passenger can easily observe. The capture is configurable to focus on particular types of objects or scenes. Recordings of billboards and road signs are easily displayed after passing the object. Object identification, gaze determination, and interest determination are provided. Curated content is generated. Applications to extended reality environments are provided. Artificial intelligence systems, including neural networks, and models are utilized to improve the imaging and content generation. Related apparatuses, devices, techniques, and articles are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for leveraging various computer-implemented techniques and/or data structures of memes, including root memes and their associated variants, to selectively provide supplemental content to a user using a computing device at which a meme is identified for presentation. The disclosed techniques may generate the supplemental content based on data associated with a plurality of memes, wherein the data may be indicative of at least one category associated with visual content of the respective memes. The disclosed methods may identify supplemental content related to the category of the meme. The disclosed techniques may cause the supplemental content to be provided for presentation in the vicinity of the meme at the display of the computing device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for connecting devices in a manner that is quick and user-friendly. Enhanced audible communications are leveraged to bypass a need to reference a visual-based user interface. The enhanced audible communications are provided for smartphones having a virtual assistant layer. Connection scenarios including failure to connect, multiple users with multiple devices in a small or enclosed space, unexpected or undesired connections with nearby devices, weak signal, low data transmission, movement away from a range of the wireless connection, and the like are resolved. Parental controls are provided. Artificial intelligence systems, including neural networks, are trained for the connecting process. Models are developed for improving the connecting process. Related apparatuses, devices, techniques, and articles are also described.